A swath of fabric from a treasured garment, a petal from your wedding bouquet, a marble from your grandfather….these are treasures that are unique to you and will become forever preserved in this special class. We will explore various techniques to encapsulate and preserve your treasures by learning techniques in soldering basic glass charms and uncommon objects like dice, dominos, small china or bisque items (old doll arms etc), small pieces of a plate you couldn’t throw out….you get the picture. This is a great class for beginners and those who want to hone their soldering skills. Basic jump rings to attach to your necklace will be taught as well. Bring in a box of your favorite treasures and we’ll see if we can make them into charms for your very own treasure necklace! This is a process based class. If this is a new hobby for you, please be aware the initial cost for supplies and tools may cost up to $200, possibly more. These supplies will last a long time, so any other classes you take for soldering the cost will be minimal. On the other hand, you may already have many items shown in the supply list below.

Soldering Supply List:

- Bone folder- Metal cork backed ruler- Black sharpie marker, thin- Xeroxed or copy right free images to use for your charms no bigger than a microscope slide or 2x2. Pressed flowers are okay too.- Lead free solder from Canfield (available at stained glass stores, volcanoarts.biz or glasscrafters.biz)- Gel flux (available at stained glass stores)- Cellulose sponge (Glastar brand) not a regular sponge, also available at stained glass stores- Flux brush with coarse bristles (stained glass store)- Cutting mat- Scissors and xacto knife- Soldering iron 80 watts to 100 watts either a Weller 100 with a small chisel tip (1/8”or 1/4”) plus stand and station or a Hakko 45 watt ceramic heater 120v with stand and station. These are available at stained glass stores, volcanoarts.biz (great starter kits available), hakkousa.com or glasscrafters.biz. A small tip is very important (1/4 or 1/8”) for all irons. I use the Hakko 45 watt soldering iron. Invest in good equipment...you won’t regret it!- Oil glass cutter with swivel tip (pistol grip) stained glass store- Glass breaking pliers sometimes called running pliers (stained glass store) you can use mine if need be- Safety glasses- Tweezers

Optional: Flux remover, microscope slides, copper tape 1/4 and 3/8 inch, copper sheet backing, sal amoniac. Other Items to consider for your treasure necklace: A chain necklace to add your charms, any length (longer is better). A box of your own treasures (dice, wood game pieces, small fabric or lace bits, sm.glass viles, domino etc.) Photographs should be zeroxed and shrunk to no larger than 2x2 to fit into a small charm. Pliers: flat nose, chain nose and round. Wire cutters. Your Kit will have the following items: If you do not want or need a kit, we will deduct $10 from your class fee. Microscope slides, 2x2 pre cut glass, beveled glass, flat back marbles, copper tape, bails and wire, copper sheet. You will have access to Robin's glass grinder, some of my images and flux remover.

All class fees are prepaid. Kit fees are paid directly to the artist. Contact class manager Dede Warren at 714-757-0558 to reserve your place in this class. You may also reserve your place in person at the store by check, check, cash or credit card, or via phone with your credit card. Call us if you need assistance...we'll be happy to help!Details on the class blog at www.gildingthelilyclasses.blogspot.com.

Join Stampington Artist and Writer Kristen Robinson in creating this Ethereal Joy Banner- exclusive to Gilding the Lily. Glitter and ribbon dance amongst a stream of feathers while baubles, letters and treasures found amongst the drawers at the Lily are included in this delightful banner which is perfect not only for the holidays but for any day or occasion.

In the class Kristen will be teaching her never fail cone technique as well as a traditional crepe paper embellishment. Each student will walk away with a completed project that will delight. All items needed for the banner are included please bring a few tools (listed below with you)!

Ritual Adornment~Repurposing Old and New Jewelry into Wearable ArtSaturday, December 6, 2008 11:00a-2:00p Teacher fee: $35 Level: all

Ritual Adornment~Repurposing Old and New Jewelry into Wearable Art11:00a-2:00p Teacher fee $35 Level: all

This class is EXCLUSIVE to Gilding the Lily. With all of the wonderful vintage buttons, jewels/findings and chain available to purchase at Gilding the Lily and Robin’s 11 years jewelry experience each student will be guided into making his/her own unique necklace or bracelet from broken bits and pieces of jewelry as well and new components. Robin will go over simple attachments such as how to make your own jump rings, clasps and connections. Some review on drilling holes and clever attachments of unusual findings will be covered as well. Feel free to bring some of your own old broken jewelry (maybe from grandmas stash) as we explorenew territory!

Supply list:

Jewelers pliers~ Flat nose, chain nose, small and large round nose, wire cutters. DO NOT BRING PLIERS WITH TEETH.18 gauge wire in any OR all of the following (5 or more feet each):Sterling silver, german silver, brass, copper, annealed steel (has a tendency to rust)NO craft wire. (It’s too weak)RulerA piece of suede or felt to work on

Your class fee with Christine includes a $20 kit fee, which will include all the essentials for your shadow box (see “Included in your kit” below). Christine encourages students to bring a focal element and any other materials that would be meaningful to incorporate into their project. Christine has supplied a list of items to bring and some possibilities for inspirations. This is a mixed media creation that you can incorporate almost anything into!The beautiful beadwork you see on Christine’s sample in the store is an example of her beautiful French wired and beaded flowers; we hope to have her come back and instruct on this age old art as well. You’ll also see by looking at her shadow boxes that old bits of jewelry, lace, papers, and other fripperies make a wonderful addition to your project.

Christine will also include an instruction booklet for you to take home that is crammed with inspiration you can refer to on your artistic journeys! In preparation for the class, please feel free to visit Christine’s blog (www.dollybellespeepshow.typepad.com) and flickr account to see more examples of her work.

Tuesday

I love this sweet little portfolio, which reminds of an oversized needle case, one of my favorite vintage things. Robin has embellished this with easy ribbon flowers, vintage trims, buttons and laces, along with a focal she created herself in needle punch. An applique, cabochon or almost anything will make a great focal, even a vintage photo framed in lace.

Below you'll see some of the interior of the book: what a wonderful take-along! I picture myself tucking in all the bits and bobs I need for a project and taking them along on a drive, an appointment where I know I will want to keep my hands and mind occupied, or even a day at the park or beach! Look at the wonderful old dress clip she has incorporated into this page...

Robin's Class Description Follows:

"We will be making a beautiful book like portfolio to hold sewing tools and needles or any precious treasures you may have. You will learn how to make a simple fabric covered book with binding and signatures (pages), simple embroidery, some ribbon roses and easy tassels! The center piece on the cover was made using miniature punch needle embroidery and we will go over that for those who are interested however if you already have a punch needle embroidered piece that you would like to use, please bring it or any other appliqué that might work. We will also go over how to felt your own wool squares at home. This is a process oriented class, however you might be able to finish this book in class depending on your experience. To make your time in class more efficient come with a theme or color scheme in mind."

Spend a wonderful Wednesday afternoon learning to create these adorable "petite cadeau" or little gift boxes with paper and ephemera artist Priscela Magdaleno. You'll bring your own mache boxes, and learn techniques that you can carry forward onto more boxes and other paper-based projects as well. This is both a process- and project-based class, so you'll take a beautiful finished gift box home with you.

“Learn techniques for incorporating your favorite vintage findings and focal items whether it be guilloche’ enamel pieces, vintage lace and ribbon, old buttons, handpainted cabochons, lampworks beads, and much more. Create a necklace that the finest lady in the salons of France would have been proud to wear! Ohh la laa! Tre jolie!” ~ Christine Rose Elle

Your class fee with Christine includes a $20 kit fee, which will include all the essentials to make your necklace. Christine encourages students to bring a focal element and any other findings beads and such that would be meaningful to incorporate into your necklace. You can see by the photos here and samples in the store, that almost anything can be transformed into a centerpiece for your creation...think buttons, lockets, photos, old pins, you name it! Christine will also teach the beading technique you see on the mixed media bird necklace that incorporates an old mother of pearl focal, vintage lace and seed beads.

Christine will also include an instruction booklet for you to take home that is crammed with inspiration you can refer to on your artistic journeys! In preparation for the class, please feel free to visit Christine’s blog (www.dollybellespeepshow.typepad.com) and flickr account to see more examples of her work. Stop in the store to see if there are any items you need to pair up with your focals and beads. I have a wonderful little tub of “orphans” looking for good homes!

The following list of items are not necessasry to create something beautiful, but it might be nice to bring them if you have them on hand!• rosary chain• your own fabric label• charms• eyepins• bead caps

Classes held at:

404 W. Brookdale PlaceFullerton, CA 92832

Gilding the Lily is a unique venue specializing in vintage and one of a kind items for the creatively minded. We also share that creativity through our workshops. We are pleased to offer learning opportunities that spark the imagination, grow skills and techniques, and bring women together through the arts.

How to Sign Up:

Contact class coordinator Dede Warren at 714-757-0558 to register for workshops, or visit us in the store and sign up where you can see samples of the artists' work firsthand. All classes are prepaid by credit card, check or cash in store, and by credit card via phone.

Our classes are held in Nancy's home in an historic neighborhood on Brookdale Place, known since the 1920s as "Hospitality Lane." It is just minutes from Gilding the Lily in old downtown Fullerton.